The composition of the Board of Governors is set out below.

We have 11 Governors. This allows us to bring together a strong and focused board, with the necessary skills, experience and passion for Willows Primary School.

Membership of Governing Body 2025 - 2026

	Mrs Michalea Pashley Chair of Governors (Co-opted) Term ends:  12/11/27		Ms Tamara Garcia Local Authority Governor Term ends:  12/11/29
	Mr Andy Macauley Vice Chair (Parent) Term ends:  17/11/27		Mrs Rebecca Bolton Parent Governor Term Ends:  22/07/29
	Mr Stuart Beeley Co-opted Governor Term ends:  01/09/27		Mrs Tanya O'Toole Co-opted Governor Term ends:  11/11/29
	Rev Steve Dutton Co-opted Governor Term ends:  01/09/26		Mrs Rachel Ross Headteacher
	Mr Simon Birch Co-opted Governor Term ends:  14/03/27		Mr Dave Byrne Staff Governor Term ends:  18/11/28
	Mr Ahsan Saleem Co-opted Governor Term ends:  10/03/30

Our Board meets three times a year for full Governing Body Meetings. At the beginning of each academic year, we review the committee remits and their membership, agree financial delegations and review of our code of conduct. Further meetings focus on progressing strategic matters, including discussion of a termly report from the Headteacher. We also consider reports from Trafford such as admissions, SLAs and government guidance. Much of our day-to-day business is delegated to the individual committees, which allow governors to discuss and analyse trends, policies, issues and developments in more detail. These are reported formally to the full board via their minutes.

To support our work, the Chair meets with Mrs Ross, the headteacher, on a termly basis to discuss progress, areas for improvement and succession planning. 

As governors, we are actively involved in the school outside the committees and the board. We are developing the role of link governors, have a history of governor involvement in working parties and participation in many, if not all, school events.